The governments of Mitchell County and Spruce Pine joined railroad workers and Tennessee dignitaries to ride the new track ...

The Mitchell Middle School Miners fought three tough sets agains the Cane River Rebels and won recently, becoming tournament champions for the Western Highlands M ...

What should have been the 13th annual Spruce Pine BBQ Festival in October 2024 was another victim of last year’s disaster.

The annual Spruce Pine Potters Market, which was held last Saturday and Sunday, brought a packed crowd to the Cross Street Commerce Center. Market veterans were pleasantly surprised by th... Premium ...

Baptists on Mission Rebuild Center in Spruce Pine to thank volunteers and others who helped with the Tropical Storm Helene ...

The Mitchell Mountaineers gave their fans plenty to cheer about recently, taking down the Polk Wolverines 39-7 in the 50th ...

The town of Spruce Pine has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, according to town manager Daniel Stines. Stines made the announcement at a special call ...

Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Bakersville Town Council in November’s election, while Spruce Pine is holding an uncontested election. The deadline to register to vote ...

The Mitchell County Schools Board of Education passed a budget resolution but without a full budget at their September meeting — the school district is still waiting on funding decisions from ...

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BAKERSVILLE — After newly-elected Mitchell County Commissioner Harley Masters made history on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 3, her instant reaction was that of surprise.